Glock and +p

This is a discussion on Glock and +p within the Defensive Ammunition & Ballistics forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; From everything I read online, it appears that my Glock 30 can handle .45 HST 230gr +p ammo. Yet, it is all unofficial. I just ...

+P ammo works just fine in GLOCKs. The only issue with it is that it will wear the recoil spring out faster if you shoot a lot of it - but it would have to be quite a lot! Other than that, knock your self out!

I have (3)G30SF's. Between them I have shot at least 1500 Fed HST 230gr +P's. Knock yourself out. The Glock's can handle them and they are actually soft shooting, you don't even realize you are shooting +P's.
Good luck and always stay safe.

From everything I read online, it appears that my Glock 30 can handle .45 HST 230gr +p ammo. Yet, it is all unofficial. I just want to be sure I should be shooting it before I give it a try.

Has anyone shot it before? or does anyone have information on it?

Thanks.. I did a search, but could not find anything pertaining to .45 ACP.

If that's what you're going to carry in your G30, then I'd definitely run it through. Glock has a minimum standard to run through the pistols without issue, but the top end was designed into them. That's how military pistol manufacturers make contracts....going above and beyond what's asked. Glock is all of that and more IMO. Feeding a regular diet of +P+ through your Glocks would pretty much determine you follow manufacturer guidelines for service. Kind of like changing your vehicle air filter when you live down a dirt road in the summer time. Maintenance intervals due to worst conditions I'd expect. All in all, I'd expect the 45acp+P to be more lenient on the workings of those specific pistols than the +P+ might be in the 9mm pistols. That's just my thinking.

I don't have a G30 but my G36 has had quite a number of +P loads put through it to insure reliability with no apparent ill effects. My carry ammo in the G36 is Winchester Ranger T Series 230 gr +P. I say shoot it and don't worry about it. As others have stated, you may want to adjust your service intervals if you shoot a lot.

I have some 165 gr gold dot from Georgia Armory, but was told not to shoot them through my glock 23 by a buddy. Is he full of it?

now that's a different story. the 40cal is higher pressure than 9mm. coupled with glock's loose chamber dimensions & unsupported chamber, you want to avoid super hot 40cal loads in glocks. (never heard of the GA load you refer to, check to the pressure levels).

so you're buddy may very well be right. if you're not sure, don't do it.

i think it's double tap that actually markets a +P 40cal (even though there is no SAAMI specs). they mention that the load should not be fired in glocks or any other pistol with unsupported chambers on their website.